Description
Railroad Short Name: BN
One of the most popular EMD diesels ever built, these WalthersProto(R) GP9 Phase I (also known as Phase 1) locos are a must for your HO operations and feature:
- Based on Phase I units used in all types of freight service from 1954 to the present
- Available with ESU LokSound Select sound for DCC and DC Layouts
- Metal grab irons and lift rings
- Retooled accurate hood contours
- Road-specific details
- Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
- Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running
- Easy multiple-unit operation
- Superb paint and lettering
- LED constant and directional headlights
- Heavy die-cast metal underframe
- Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
Based on ex-Northern Pacific units in service from early 1970s to 1980s with:
- Brass Nathan P3 air horn
- Brass firecracker radio antenna
- Operating beacon
- Winterization hatch
- Brass roof-mounted bracket & bell
- 1600-gallon fuel tank
- Bolted/cast-style handrail stanchions
- Short hood forward operation
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